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The '''second generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第二世代|だいにせだい}}}}''' ''second generation'') of Pokémon games, referred to as the '''Gold & Silver series''' in {{game|Crystal}}'s box blurb and instruction manual, and sometimes called the '''metal generation''' or '''metallic generation''' by older players due to the names of the paired [[Core series|version]]s, is a sequel to the [[Generation I]] games {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, and {{v2|Yellow}}.
The '''second generation''' (Japanese: '''{{j|{{tt|第二世代|だいにせだい}}}}''' ''second generation''; '''ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ''' ''Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series'') of Pokémon games, referred to as the '''Gold & Silver series''' in {{game|Crystal}}'s box blurb and instruction manual, and sometimes called the '''metal generation''' or '''metallic generation''' by older players due to the names of the paired [[Core series|version]]s, is the second set of Pokémon games released.


Beginning with [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver]] and later joined by {{game|Crystal}}, Generation II began the Pokémon series' expansion-focused nature, introducing to the world {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 new Pokémon}} which did not exist and are unable to be obtained in the Generation I games, and the new region of [[Johto]]. Many of these Pokémon expand the [[evolution]] families of older Pokémon, while a majority of them are brand-new evolutionary families.
This generation started with [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold and Pokémon Silver]], later joined by {{game|Crystal}}. It also includes the arena game [[Pokémon Stadium 2]].
 
This is a sequel to the [[Generation I]] games {{2v2|Red|Green}}, {{v2|Blue| (Japanese)}}, {{2v2|Red|Blue}}, and {{v2|Yellow}}.
 
==Terminology==
The Japanese name 「ポケットモンスター金・銀シリーズ」 (''Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series'') has been used in the pokemon.co.jp website, referring to the games [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], and {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021201103058/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/kingin/index.html Pocket Monsters Gold and Silver Series - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20021208103715/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/index.html Games - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20030203084135/http://www.pokemon.co.jp/game/list/index.html Game List - Pokemon.co.jp]</ref>
 
==History==
Generation II began the Pokémon series' expansion-focused nature, introducing to the world {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|100 new Pokémon}} which did not exist and are unable to be obtained in the Generation I games, and the new region of [[Johto]]. Many of these Pokémon expand the [[evolution]] families of older Pokémon, while a majority of them are brand-new evolutionary families.


The initial hint that Generation II was on its way came in early 1997, with the release of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s first episode. A Pokémon appears to [[Ash Ketchum]] on the first day of his journey, shortly after he and {{AP|Pikachu}} become friends, that cannot be identified by the [[Pokédex]]. This magnificent golden bird, later revealed to be the Legendary [[game mascot|mascot]] of Gold Version, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, was the first Pokémon from a future generation to debut in the anime. The games, initially named directly as "Pocket Monsters 2", were set for release in late 1997, but were pushed back to 1999 with the intention to redevelop the games to work with the [[Game Boy Color]] better.
The initial hint that Generation II was on its way came in early 1997, with the release of the {{pkmn|anime}}'s first episode. A Pokémon appears to [[Ash Ketchum]] on the first day of his journey, shortly after he and {{AP|Pikachu}} become friends, that cannot be identified by the [[Pokédex]]. This magnificent golden bird, later revealed to be the Legendary [[game mascot|mascot]] of Gold Version, {{p|Ho-Oh}}, was the first Pokémon from a future generation to debut in the anime. The games, initially named directly as "Pocket Monsters 2", were set for release in late 1997, but were pushed back to 1999 with the intention to redevelop the games to work with the [[Game Boy Color]] better.
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| style="background: #{{gold color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{gold color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold}}
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}
| style="background: #{{silver color light}}" | {{color2|{{silver color dark}}|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Silver}}
| style="background: #{{crystal color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{crystal color dark}}|Pokémon Crystal Version|Pokémon Crystal}}
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| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle SGB.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{gold color}}" | [[File:GoldTitle SGB.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle SGB.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{silver color}}" | [[File:SilverTitle SGB.png]]
| width="14px" style="background: #{{crystal color}}" | [[File:SGB Crystal unused E.png]]
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* Generation II is the smallest completed [[generation]] so far, with only seven {{pkmn|games}} and three [[core series]] games, if the [[Pokemon mini]] or arcade games aren't taken into consideration.
* Generation II is the smallest completed [[generation]] so far, with only seven {{pkmn|games}} and three [[core series]] games, if the [[Pokemon mini]] or arcade games aren't taken into consideration.
* Generation II was the first generation to:
* Generation II was the first generation to:
** Introduce a [[Battle Tower (Generation II)|new named location]] and [[List of Key Items (Generation II)#Key Items exclusive to Crystal|new items]] in its [[upper version]].
** Introduce a [[Battle Tower (Generation II)|new named location]] and [[List of Key Items (Generation II)#Key Items exclusive to Crystal|new items]] in its {{DL|Core series|release model|upper version}}.
** Introduce a pure {{t|Ghost}}-type and pure {{t|Rock}}-type Pokémon.
** Not introduce a new [[Fossil|set of fossils]].
** Not introduce a new [[Fossil|set of fossils]].
** Not feature a [[Safari Zone]] in any capacity.
** Not feature a [[Safari Zone]] in any capacity.
** Introduce a {{type|Dragon}} move that can be used in [[Generation VIII]].
** Introduce a {{type|Dragon}} move that can be used in [[Generation VIII]].
** Feature different Pokédex entries for Pokémon in the original pair of games.
** Feature different Pokédex entries for Pokémon in the original pair of games.
** Not introduce a new {{cat|Moves with a charging turn|move with a charging turn}}.
* Generation II is the only generation in which:
* Generation II is the only generation in which:
** All of its starters are initially holding an item (in this case, a {{i|Berry}}).
** All of its starters are initially holding an item (in this case, a {{i|Berry}}).
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** There are mostly different sprites for Pokémon in the original pair of games (with rare exceptions, such as {{p|Unown}} and the Johto [[Legendary beasts|Legendary trio]]).
** There are mostly different sprites for Pokémon in the original pair of games (with rare exceptions, such as {{p|Unown}} and the Johto [[Legendary beasts|Legendary trio]]).
** Players can trade Pokémon with a [[Generation I|previous generation]].
** Players can trade Pokémon with a [[Generation I|previous generation]].
** Pokémon cannot be transferred to the [[Generation III|following generation]].
** No [[fossil]]s are featured in any capacity, the items in question not even being coded into the games.  
** No [[fossil]]s are featured in any capacity, the items in question not even being coded into the games.  
* Generation II is the only generation to not introduce:
* Generation II is the only generation to not introduce:
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*** Generation VII introduced {{p|Litten}}, {{p|Torracat}}, and {{p|Incineroar}}.
*** Generation VII introduced {{p|Litten}}, {{p|Torracat}}, and {{p|Incineroar}}.
*** While Generation VIII didn't introduce a full new evolutionary line, [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} evolves into a new species, {{p|Perrserker}}.
*** While Generation VIII didn't introduce a full new evolutionary line, [[List of Pokémon with form differences|Galarian]] {{p|Meowth}} evolves into a new species, {{p|Perrserker}}.
** More than one {{type|Poison}} or {{type|Flying}} move.
*** Generation IX introduced {{p|Sprigatito}}, {{p|Floragato}}, and {{p|Meowscarada}}.
** More than one {{type|Poison}} move.
* Generation II leaves the least extra space for Pokémon in the {{pkmn|Storage System}} if [[Living Pokédex|one of every species is caught]]. Only {{tt|280|270 Pokémon in the Japanese versions due to differences in storage}} Pokémon may be obtained at once; there are 251 different Pokémon species available in this generation.
* Generation II leaves the least extra space for Pokémon in the {{pkmn|Storage System}} if [[Living Pokédex|one of every species is caught]]. Only {{tt|280|270 Pokémon in the Japanese versions due to differences in storage}} Pokémon may be obtained at once; there are 251 different Pokémon species available in this generation.
* Generation II features the first main series game, Crystal, whose Japanese title is in katakana only ''and'' that uses an English word, rather than using the Japanese counterpart word in kanji. No game since has been named in kanji.
* Generation II features the first core series game, Crystal, whose Japanese title is in katakana only ''and'' that uses an English word, rather than using the Japanese counterpart word in kanji. No game since has been named in kanji.
* Unlike in other generations, should the player use a glitch or cheat in a Generation II game to get into tall grass without a Pokémon, the fight will instantly end (and be treated as a victory in case of Trainers), instead of the player sending out a [[glitch Pokémon]].
* Unlike in other generations, should the player use a glitch or cheat in a Generation II game to get into tall grass without a Pokémon, the fight will instantly end (and be treated as a victory in case of Trainers), instead of the player sending out a [[glitch Pokémon]].
* Generation II started the trend of featuring Legendary Pokémon on the boxart of the core series games, rather than starter Pokémon.
* Generation II started the trend of featuring Legendary Pokémon on the boxart of the core series games, rather than starter Pokémon or its final evolution.
 
==References==
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